.dsv Directory is completely ignored by DeSmuMe

I had to make an account just for this. I'm playing Heartgold and for whatever reason, one time loading up the game and my save file is gone. I've gone and looked for the Battery directory and found my .dsv. I opened it in PKHex so I know it's not corrupted. I cannot import a .sav either because it stops responding and the ONLY way to close the program is to choke hold my computer (hold the power button). Otherwise it just sits there for hours not responding.

Never had any problems with DeSmuMe but I'm furious right now. I've tried everything and scoured every forum.